frantarctica Portland, Oregon
"The ragged, dirty punk brought noisily into existence by Frantarctica has had a longstanding presence in the Portland music
scene, thanks to now-iconic outfits like Dead Moon, the Frances Farmer Gals, and Neo Boys. This ensemble places itself along that continuum with a mighty, sludgy heave, a basement show, and a cheap beer-fueled blend of anger and paranoia."
- Robert Ham, Portland Mercury
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